The MSc programme is offered as either a full-time or part-time programme.
The full-time course runs over three academic semesters (October through to September the following year), whilstgiving you the chance to exit with the following awards:
- Postgraduate Certificate: completion of one module
- Postgraduate Diploma: completion of two modules
- Masters: completion of two modules plus a dissertation
In order to achieve an award of MSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation, you must successfully complete the modules Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries and Injury Prevention and Performance Measurement, along with producing a thesis for the dissertation module.
What will I be doing?
Current circumstances, and potential future changes in government advice, mean that we may need to vary the methods of teaching and/or assessment during the forthcoming academic year.
TEACHING
This course is available both part-time and full-time and is delivered via a blended learning approach, which includes:
Workshops (three days per module, per semester)
These are interactive, discursive, reflective, participatory, collaborative and practice related and employ a variety of teaching and learning methods. As the programme progresses these will become progressively more student-led, with you presenting case studies for peer and tutor review.
Individual Scholarly Activity
Self-directed learning, personal reflection, practice-based application and reflection, including peer and tutor review.
Distance Learning Resources
Delivery of supporting resources such as study guides and lecture material online. Facilitated group work, including tutor and peer evaluation, are a key component of this course.
Personal Tutor and Peer Support
To provide an academic, practice-based and personal support mechanism alongside facilitated networking.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods will vary depending on the module, they include:
- Case Studies (written and oral presentations)
- Viva vocé
- Literature review
- Practical assessments
- Journal articles (research reports written in the format of a journal article)
- Research proposal